Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 1999. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what measures the Government is taking to increase walking and cycling in urban areas. - Including ref to Local Transport Plans.

Answer: Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what measures the Government are taking to increase walking and cycling in urban areas. [85260] Ms Glenda Jackson: My Department is supporting the implementation of the National Cycling Strategy and we are about to publish a national strategy for encouraging walking. We have made it clear to local highway authorities that we expect to see local cycling strategies and local walking strategies included in their Local Transport Plans. We have already issued detailed guidance to authorities on the features to be covered in Local Transport Plans. We shall continue to publish technical advice for local authorities on measures and designs which will benefit cyclists and pedestrians.

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